90 DAY REPORT
i don't know if anyone is still interested, but i thot i'd tell you about drifter's progress. i have done in 90 days what usually takes years, due to my supine protocol.
i have built up complete trust so i can now drag her to me for a cuddle while flat on the ground.
yesterday, she fell asleep in my arms while i read so, im where i wanted to be, tho there are still problems when i stand up.
for the past 2 weeks i've been getting her used to the house.
it started with feedingher inside when it rained.
she is very food driven, so this was easy, but i had to recreate outdoor conditions. on the floor in the hall were my same pads, same fleece, same bowl, same me. so she ate as i stroked her.
being flat on the ground is getting tiresome, but it's the only way that works.
after she was used to this, she started exploring, room by room.
when she seemed comfy, i got up n went to my couch in the living room.
i'm still flat but raised up n more comfy.
eventually, she galloped past me into the kitchen where she could watch me.
she always goes to the same spot.
i found out she likes cheese.
now, i wanted her to come up on the couch so we could cuddle, but she refused.
i'm a weak person so eventually i'd get down on the floor to cuddle.
one day, she tried to swat me with a paw. i got upset as i will tolerate no aggression.
without thinking, i shouted NO, BAD DOG.
this didn't seem to bother her, but then she left n stayed in the bath room n wouldn't come out til i let her outside.
not good.
the next time, i was angry, so i let her out of the house n ignored her for a whole day.
this bothered her, so this punishment works.
she now depends on me for not only food, but for love.
i can now train her the old fashioned way.
if she misbehaves, i can just throw her out n let her reflect on her sins.
